Musk's X Settles Trump Lawsuit for $10 Million

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over his suspension from the platform following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots. The lawsuit, initially dismissed in 2022, was based on claims of censorship and violation of free speech, although a federal judge had previously ruled that Twitter, as a private company, had the right to enforce its content policies. Despite Musk reinstating Trump's account in 2022 after acquiring the platform, the lawsuit continued until the recent settlement. This settlement follows similar financial agreements with Meta and others over Trump's social media bans. Musk, who has become a significant supporter of Trump, contributing extensively to his campaign, has also been appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency. The close ties between Musk and Trump have sparked concerns and criticisms regarding potential conflicts of interest and perceived corruption.